Socio-demographic factors, overweight/obesity and nutrients associated with hypertension among rural adults (≥18 years): Findings from National Nutrition Monitoring Bureau survey

Socio-demographic factors, overweight/obesity and nutrients associated with hypertension among rural adults (≥18 years): Findings from National Nutrition Monitoring Bureau survey

Background: Hypertension is the leading cause of death throughout the world. The study was conducted to assess the prevalence, determinants and knowledge & practices about hypertension among rural adults in India. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out in 10 major s...

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Main Authors: Meshram Indrapal, Balakrishna Nagalla, Bhaskar Varanasi, Harikumar Rachakulla, Laxmaiah Avula
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-09-01
Series:Indian Heart Journal
Subjects:
Hypertension
Dietary intakes
Nutritional status
Overweight and obesity
Pre-hypertension
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0019483222001389

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